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carry on shoulder; undertake; thank
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesverb
to carry on shoulder; to shoulder
Refers to lifting and carrying heavy items on one's shoulders.
The farmer carried his hoe on his shoulder to work in the fields.
The soldiers stood guard at the border with loaded rifles on their shoulders.
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He carried a bag of rice on his shoulder up the stairs.
The workers carried construction materials into the construction site.
Ancient porters often carried heavy goods on their shoulders on long journeys.
verb
to undertake; to take on
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to mean taking on important responsibilities.
He is willing to take on the heavy responsibilities of the country.
As the team leader, he bears the pressure of leading everyone to complete the project.
noun
burden; load
Refers to a heavy load or psychological pressure.
He shouldered the heavy burden and walked forward step by step.
The burden of life for young people nowadays is getting heavier and heavier.
verb
to thank; to be grateful
formalUsed in formal correspondence or polite speech to express gratitude.
I am very grateful for your help.
I would be grateful if you could take time out of your busy schedule to read this letter.